95446 - Mediation - German Exercises (Lm)

Learning outcomes

The global aim of this course – which includes lectures and practical language classes – is to provide students with an expert knowledge of theories of international and intercultural communication. The students are expected to be familiar with the socio-cultural and linguistic factors affecting communication between speakers with different cultural backgrounds. They are introduced to techniques and skills which will enable them to mediate conflicts born of intercultural differences, with special regard to German-Italian encounters. Moreover, they are given the opportunity to develop their research competence and presentation skills, both orally and in written form. The language classes aim at improving students’ linguistic competence; over the two year period students’ knowledge of German should reach level C1.2 according to the European framework in all four abilities. These classes will work in connection with the lectures to improve students’ oral and writing skills in particular.

Course contents

The course "Mediation - German" comprises two parts:

1. Lezioni frontali/lectures in linguistics taught by the course professor (M. A. Rieger) during the first semester. This component is made up of a total of 60 hours.

2. Esercitazioni di lingua/Language. This component is made up of a total of 36 hours taught during the second semester.

In this course, the term mediation is used as a means of resolving conflict in a way that will satisfy all conflicting parties. The course aims to develop students' theoretical and applicative knowledge as well as linguistic competence needed for intercultural mediation. Particular emphasis will be placed on conflicts arising from the collaboration between German and Italian professionals.

 

Esercitazioni/Language classes

The language classes aim to consolidate and expand students' language skills, with particular emphasis placed on oral communication skills, and to broaden critical reading skills.

Readings/Bibliography

Language course

More detailed information will be announced as soon as possible.

 

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminar classes, interactive group work, language exercises.

Assessment methods

Esercitazioni/Language classes

More detailed information will be announced as soon as possible.

Office hours

See the website of Maria Antoinette Rieger